salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 93% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.7 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 31 minutes each way. Most homes (83%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 56.2% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 582 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Yorba Linda?
Share of households by yearly income. 60.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Yorba Linda
| Size | Yorba Linda | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,831 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,964 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,590 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,258 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Yorba Linda overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Yorba Linda, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Yorba Linda
Life in Yorba Linda
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Yorba Linda?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $4,458 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,147,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $114,710 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Yorba Linda, CA?
Renting in Yorba Linda costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Yorba Linda?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Yorba Linda cheap or expensive?
Yorba Linda is rated OK: rent takes 24.7% of the typical household income of $169,952. It ranks 582nd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Yorba Linda?
The median homeowner in Yorba Linda pays $8,367 a year in property taxes, about 0.73% of the median home value.
Is Yorba Linda more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Yorba Linda?
The median home value in Yorba Linda is $1,147,100, about 6.7 times the typical yearly household income.
67,170 people live in Yorba Linda. Numbers are typical (middle) values.